AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLivestock Crime Crackdown: Curaçao’s PM met agricultural cooperatives after livestock theft and animal abuse complaints, agreeing to launch consultations on practical enforcement measures. Fertiliser & Food Security Deals: Bangladesh and China’s Fujian Province agreed a new G2G partnership to renew DAP fertiliser supply and expand ag, rural development, fisheries, and cold-chain cooperation. Pest Watch: Michigan urged residents to report spotted lanternfly as confirmed populations spread in the southeast, warning of potential plant stress. Rice Disease Monitoring: Philippines’ DA crop protection bulletin says brown spot remains the top rice disease in Western Visayas (7.18% incidence in June) but overall pest pressure is low post-harvest. Meat Trade Compliance: Brazil introduced new inspection procedures for EU-bound meat to meet antimicrobial rules taking effect Sept 3, boosting traceability and residue monitoring. Climate & Health Pressure: A Willis report finds food safety and health fears rising fast among food, beverage and agriculture firms (45% citing it as a top risk). Ag Infrastructure for Growth: Malaysia and Thailand resolved fisheries access issues and will bring an agriculture cooperation MoU into force within a week.
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